Mobile data stops working

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Malhas

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  • <span;>Hello, there is a problem with my Samsung S26 Ultra. When I am on a phone call, mobile data stops working and I cannot use or browse internet. Also,  VoLTE does not appear in phone settings. I contacted phone carrier and they confirmed that VoLTE service is activated from their side. I also visited technical support and have been told that other people have reported the same issue. Is this a software defect?</span;>
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      TechZilla

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      15/03/2026 08:29 PM

      When your data stops during a phone call on a Samsung Galaxy (including newer models like the S23/S24/S26 series), it is usually because the phone is dropping from 5G/4G to a 3G or 2G network to handle the voice call, which does not support simultaneous data. 

      1. Enable VoLTE (Voice over LTE) 

      This is the most common solution. VoLTE allows your phone to use the 4G/LTE/5G network for voice calls, which enables data to work simultaneously.

      Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile networks. Toggle on VoLTE calls (or 4G calling / Voice over LTE).

      2. Check Dual SIM Settings (If Applicable) 

      If you are using two SIM cards, the phone may be using one SIM for calls and the other for data. If the call-receiving SIM does not have active data, it will cut out. 
      Go to Settings > Connections > SIM manager.

      Turn on Data switching and backup calling.

      Alternatively, try to make calls using the same SIM that is assigned for mobile data. 

      3. Reset Network Settings 

      This resets your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile network settings to default, fixing potential configuration errors. 

      Go to Settings > General management > Reset.

      Tap Reset network settings and confirm. 

      4. Other Potential Solutions

      Update Software: Ensure your phone is running the latest software, as updates can fix network connectivity issues.

      Check Carrier Support: Contact your service provider to ensure VoLTE is enabled on your account, as some carriers require this on their end.

      Restart Device: Simple reboots can re-establish proper connection to network towers.

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      Julie84

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      15/03/2026 08:22 PM

      At first i wasnt getting any of my txt but seems to have sorted itself out same with phone calls signal wasn't good

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      Syuslify

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      15/03/2026 08:30 PM

      Same issue seems to be an issue with the 26s series. Out of curiousity what is your carrier? With vodafone and like you said data/wifi signal either drops or dosnt work - also same issue with calling as well, Guess they go hand in hand with each other. Hopefully samsung fix this issue on their end soon

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      arianwen27

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      15/03/2026 08:32 PM

      The first part is normal sorta. From what you've explained, your VoLTE isn't working. So when you make a phone call, your phone swaps to 3g or 2g. That's what's killing your mobile data. VoLTE makes calls on 4g and 5g possible which keeps your mobile data working.

      Depending on your carrier, the setting might not appear and be default on, so it not being there isn't exactly a problem. For me, I don't have a setting for it, but it's permanently on.

      But it not working is indeed a problem

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      Joeeye

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      16/03/2026 08:55 AM

      As others have stated, VoLTE is only available with a stable 4G/5G connection. Go to Settings>About phone>Status Information>SIM Card status to view your currently connected Mobile Voice Network.

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      Julie84

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      16/03/2026 09:45 AM

      My network is vodadone. Since notifications agent shown up to like responses in member app

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      dt64617

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      2/04/2026 02:01 AM

      My issue matches the topic but may differ slightly from other users.

      Mobile data on my S26 Ultra (verizon US) will stall about two or three times a day while the status indicates that I have 4 bars or better 5GUW. It seems to stall indefinitely (a minute or more) if I do nothing. I can move to a browser window and confirm that there is no connection.

      If switch to airplane mode, it takes about 15 seconds to confirm. Then when I turn off airplane mode, my mobile data has worked every time (about ten instances since I started this).

      However, if I am on a call (even a data call such as MS Teams), I am not allowed to enter airplane mode, and I have to disconnect to use the reset process. I would love to know if anyone else is experiencing this.

      Should I start a new discussion with this issue?

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      Members_xQkvTTG

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      15/07/2026 03:08 AM

      I have the same issue - I used claude code to debug it from my pc it indicates that the phone's modem is tearing down the provider configuration every 35 seconds and rebuilding it instantly which causes the signal flap.

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      juliawhites

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      30/10/2026 10:14 AM

      This sounds like a possible VoLTE compatibility or software issue, especially since your carrier has confirmed that the service is activated. I'd recommend checking for the latest software update and asking Samsung support to verify whether VoLTE is properly provisioned for your device and network. If other users are experiencing the same problem, it may be a wider firmware issue that Samsung needs to address.

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